Senior Oncology Data Specialist

Ascension Executive Recruitment

Part-time oncology data specialist analyzing cancer incidence and registry data for Ascension, a nonprofit Catholic health system. Abstracting oncology measures and maintaining long-term cancer patient follow-up records.

Posted 8/12/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $28 - $40 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology data management, including data abstraction, analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in utilizing cancer registry software and maintaining accurate patient data for cancer incidence studies.

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Oncology Data Specialist CredentialData Abstraction AccuracyCancer Registry SoftwareNCRA-Accredited Certificate ProgramTumor Registry Specialization

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPatient Data ExtractionCase FindingData CollectionData Input

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsCancer Registry Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Oncology Data Specialist CredentialNCRA-Accredited Certificate Program

Industry Keywords

Cancer Incidence DataOncology MeasuresNational Cancer DatabaseClinical DocumentsAbstraction Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform complex analysis utilizing specialty databases to extract patient data from electronic medical records for analysis of cancer incidence data
Retrieve and upload manual case finding lists into cancer registry software as required by market assignments
Screen disease indices, pathology reports, radiology reports, and other clinical documents to identify reportable cancer cases for case finding
Perform primary data abstraction duties for oncology measures and registries while ensuring high levels of abstraction accuracy and alignment with organizational quality standards and oncology regulatory standards
Maintain the long-term follow-up process of data collection and input for all cancer registry patients
Collect data for National Cancer Database special studies as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Oncology Data Specialist credentialed from the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA), obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date, required
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience
Successful completion of a NCRA-Accredited Certificate Program required OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required
Registrar specializing in Tumors preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community